The writers of cable TV “News” have to be some of the most arrogant pricks. They can write up dialogue for someone else to repeat and they are basically anonymously.
Their message will reach millions of eyeballs and their only goal is getting more eyeballs and more people to turn in.
Fran is one of those coaches who will be more beloved with the fan base as a former coach than as the current coach. His teams and his records can be looked with with grace and achievement, once he’s gone.